por3eof extended orthotic management of the foot

EXTENDED ORTHOTIC MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOT

POR3EOF

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will investigate the evidence that underpins the orthotic management of the foot in clinical practice. This includes an in-depth exploration of the principles, prescription considerations, and treatment processes associated with the orthotic management of the foot. Evidence based orthotic treatment of various pathologies and foot conditions are presented in the context of current clinical practice.

SchoolAllied Heath, Human Services & Sport

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorNathan Collins

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted in HZPOTC AND must have passed HBS3PBD and HBS3NPM; OR Must be admitted in HMCPO and no other rules apply

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

BRUKNER & KHAN'S CLINICAL SPORTS MEDICINE

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorBrukner, Peter et al.

Year2012

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherMcGraw-Hill Australia

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Pocket Podiatry: Footwear and Foot Orthoses

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorWilliams & Nester

Year2010

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherChurchill Livingstone

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically analyse clinical and research evidence of the orthotic management for a range of common foot pathologies.

02. Apply judgement and initiative to safely undertake clinical assessments of musculoskeletal and neurological function in the lower limb.

03. Review and analyse pathomechanics, gait deviations, orthotic mechanics, orthosis design to inform treatment procedures for people with common foot disorders

04. Identify and justify selection of materials, components and fabrication techniques to meet the functional needs of people with common foot disorders.

Subject options

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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNathan Collins

Class requirements

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 4.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Weekly online module to be completed prior to the practical session.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Assessment and Fitting of Prefabricated Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1250 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	30	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Assessment and Fitting of Custom Foot Orthoses and Clinical Report (1500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 30 minute mid-semester Assessment Quiz (500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO3
One 30 minute end of semester Assessment Quiz (500 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO3